By Road · Car or Taxi
~323 km · 6–8 hours
Drive yourself or book a private taxi from Delhi. The final stretch through Bhimtal brings you into the quieter, greener landscape around the lake.
Naukuchiatal,in the hills of Nainital
Tucked away in the picturesque mountains of the Nainital district — among Deodar trees, birdsong and wildflowers.
Location
NaukuchiatalNainital District, Uttarakhand
Up in the picturesque mountains of the Nainital district, among Deodar trees and wildflowers, La Belle Vie waits quietly at the end of a lantern-lit lane.
La Belle Vie
Getting here
Getting Here from Delhi
- ~323 kmby road
- 6–8 hrsdrive time
La Belle Vie is approximately 323 km from Delhi by road — a journey of around 6–8 hours, depending on traffic, weather and road conditions.
The drive itself is part of the experience: the bustle of Delhi falls away, the landscape turns from city to countryside, and then to the winding roads and pine-covered hills of Uttarakhand.
- Delhi
- Hapur
- Moradabad
- Rampur
- Haldwani
- Bhimtal
- Naukuchiatal
By Train
Delhi → Kathgodam · ~5–6 hours
Kathgodam is the nearest railway station, about 35 km from Naukuchiatal. From there it is roughly 65–75 minutes by taxi, depending on traffic and road conditions.
By Air
Delhi → Pantnagar
Flights to Pantnagar Airport are subject to availability on your travel dates. From Pantnagar, book a private taxi for the onward journey to Naukuchiatal.
Journey times are approximate. Need help planning your arrival? We're happy to help.
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Around the house
Places to Visit Near Our Home
A few of the places we love and personally recommend — lakes, forest trails and temples to explore between slow mornings and long evenings at La Belle Vie.
Lakes & Water Bodies
Pratima m / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0LakeSiloti Pant, Uttarakhand
Naukuchiatal
A beautiful, deep, nine-cornered lake and one of the main attractions near La Belle Vie. Paddle boating, kayaking and a zip-line across the water.
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Ravi Sharma / UnsplashLakeSiloti Pant, Uttarakhand
Kamal Taal
Right beside Naukuchiatal, this small, peaceful water body comes alive with lotus flowers in summer and monsoon. Lovely for a quiet cup of tea by the water.
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Subhrajyoti07 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0LakeBhimtal, Uttarakhand
Bhimtal Lake
A short drive away, Bhimtal is a larger, picturesque lake known for its central island, aquarium and scenic boat rides.
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raj / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0Seven interconnected lakesUttarakhand
Sattal
A serene cluster of seven freshwater lakes surrounded by pine and oak forests — lovely for nature walks, birdwatching and the quiet of the forest.
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Alphahansraj / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0Temple & ViewpointNaukuchiatal, Uttarakhand
Hanuman Temple, Naukuchiatal
A hilltop stop overlooking the lake basin, known for its towering 52-foot Hanuman statue and panoramic views of the surrounding hills and water.
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Sumita Roy Dutta / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0Village & Nature TrailsUttarakhand
Jungliagaon
A secluded nearby village surrounded by dense forest and rich birdlife — wonderful for quieter walks, away from the busier tourist routes.
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Vipin Vasudeva / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0TempleGhorakhal, Uttarakhand
Golu Devta Temple, Ghorakhal
One of the region's most distinctive temples, famous for the thousands of bells offered by devotees, in a peaceful hill setting.
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Lalit.bhandari86 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0Ashram & TempleUttarakhand
Kainchi Dham
The renowned ashram associated with Neem Karoli Baba, set in a serene Himalayan valley — a meaningful stop for reflection and the region's cultural heritage.
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Arriving
At the end of a lantern-lit lane
The road climbs, the air turns cool and the trees close in. Then the gate, the lantern, the stone steps — and the feeling that you have found your place in the mountains.
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